Clairvoyant claims Ida Gebhard alive amid West Indianapolis mystery
West Indianapolis residents debate Ida Gebhard murder details after a barn discovery. P W Walsh claims he searched the Williams barn Monday and found no odor, while a clairvoyant says the child is alive northeast of the city. Detectives reexamine the scene and consider alternate theories.
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P. W. Walsh
Ida Gebhard
Williams Barn
Walsh
Williams
Indianapolis
Mary Hoover
Leest
Mary
Mrs. Mount
New Figure in Holmes Chicago Atrocities Emerges
In Curiaco July 27 detectives reveal a man called Mack, trusted by Holmes at the Twenty third street building, as a potential lead. Geyer’s men found no clue on missing Howard Pritzel, last seen alive in Indianapolis, while pursuing rental agents for connections to Holmes who allegedly rented a house in North Indianapolis to dispose of the Peitzel boy.
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Curiaco
Mack
Holmes
Howard Pint
Indianapolis
Geyer
Peitzel
Last Sprint Horse Dies After Runaway Collision
A horse driven by Frank Bird escaped its harness and sprinted around a monument before colliding with an iron pole near Illinois. The animal died on the scene while the driver sustained no injuries.
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Frank Bird
Monument
Ilinois
Gilbert and Sullivan Opera Returns to Wildwood Repertoire
Amusements note plans a week at Wildwood with Billee Taylor Pinafore and Olanthe. Indianapolis expects a Broad Ripple theater by Aug 4 with 1200-seat auditorium, modern stage effects, electric lights. Moses and McDonald lead a stock company promising polished productions.
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Wildwood
Billee Taylor
Olanthe
Indianapolis
Broad Ripple Park
Moses& McDonald
Shellhouse and Co Giagss Awarded Gold Medal
The firm Shellhouse and Co Giagss received a gold medal at the Midwinter Fair in San Francisco for Dr Price’s Cream Baking Powder. Trade officials praised the quality and consistency of the product, noting its strong performance against rivals.
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Dr. Price
San Francisco
Verona Insane Asylum Fire Claims Supt Edwards
A Verona insane asylum fire in Wisconsin burned out of control early Saturday morning. Supt Edwards was fatally injured after falling 25 feet while fighting the flames. authorities report inmates were rescued and the building later presumed a total loss. Communications were down from Madison and the scene lacked confirmed details as rescue efforts continued.
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Howards
Madison, Wis
Verona
Manrsox
Wis
Vernon
Edwards
Big Card Secured by Barnes for Indianapol is Regatta
West Purnaprairina Pa July 26 Have secured University of Pennsylvania boat crew They will arrive in Indianapo lis Aug 30 Signed R M Barnes Mgr Rufus Barnes went east to secure crews for the international amateur regatta at Broad Ripple park next month He plans to add the Cornell eight and other champion eastern crews to build one of the biggest amateur rowing events in the country.
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Tux Sun
Purnaprairina
University of Pennsylvania
Indianapolis
R. M. Barnes
Mgr
Rufus Barnes
Broad Ripple Park
White River
Barnea
Cornell
Big Assessment Reduction in Railway Tax Plan
The tax commission held an executive session on Saturday to adjust railway assessments. Gov. Matthews estimates the total assessment will drop by 2,000,000 from the previous year, signaling a major reduction in taxable railway values.
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Tax Commission
Matthews
Hogriever and Phillips Join Indianapolis Aboard For Kansas City Trip
From Cincinnati to Kansas City Saturday morning George Hogriever and Bill Phillips head to join the Indianapolis team. They expect to arrive Sunday morning for Sunday's game with Phillips pitching and Hogriever likely in right field. Hogriever vows he will not return to Cincinnati if forced back next season. Koy intends to end the season with Louisville after refusing Indianapolis bid.
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Cincinnati Enquirer
George Hogriever
Bill Phillips
Cincinnati
Indianapolis
Kansas City
Inansas City
Phillips
Hogriever
Logriever
Koy
Louisville
WALLER'S FIRST STATEMENT TO DEFEND HIMSELF
Ex-Consul Waller writes to stepson Paul Bray that he will plead not guilty and defend himself if given an opportunity before the French court martial. Dated Marseilles June 12 the letter is with the state department and outlines his claimed innocence regarding alleged disclosures to the enemy.
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Washington
Waller
Paul Bray
Marseilles
State Department
Mayor's cabinet hears plans to reroute railroads via Pogue's Row basin
Friday night the mayor’s cabinet heard E F Claypool present a plan to bring all railroads into the city through the Pogue's Row basin. He proposed diverting run water by a sewer at a cost of 183000 dollars, but no action was taken.
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Cla Chaypools
Eden
E. F. Claypool
Pogue’s Row
Political Tips At Columbian Lincoln League Meeting
Chairman George Stievelmeyer led the Columbian Lincoln league session after eight. Gideon Drake declared that a certain nominated man would secure 72 votes in his ward, while any other nominee would tally at most 15. The club planned a ball game against Marion with Rhody Shiel umpiring, and Secretary Shuttleton proposed inviting Mayor Caleb S. Denny to speak.
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George Stievelmeyer
Columbian
Lincoln League
Gideon Drake
Fifteenth Ward
Wagner
Marion Club
Rhody Shiel
Shuttleton
Caleb S. Denny
Denny
Dr Price Cream Baking Powder at World's Fair Honors
Kath Lime promotes driven wells at 183 Indianative with telephone 1791 offering 40c per foot. Associate Dr Price's Cream Baking Powder showcases highest medal and diploma at the World's Fair.
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Dr. Price
Maridiware and Glass Supply Ad at Indiana Avenue
Local ad lists leally cisterns cleaned and cemented for 1.50 with factory price pumps. Includes contact info for 133 Indiana Ave and phone UL.
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Shellhouse & Co
Butts
Indianaave
Massacre Reports From Jacksons Hide Stir American Press
Reports from Jackson’s Hole claim coordinated Indian attacks killed every white resident, with smoke seen toward the hide. Illinois senators and others fled early Friday, while U S troops moved from Cheyenne toward Fall River country amid mounting alarm and conflicting bureau placement.
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Manner Born
Ida
Jackson’s Hole
M. J. Gray
Ll. A. Tart
T. R. Hamer
Senator Hamer
Illinois
St. Anthony
Jackson
Teton Basin
Pocatello
U. S
Cheyenne
Fall River Country
Sargent
Bent
Indian Bureau
Elole
Walter J Slate wins seventh prize in bicycle contest
Walter J Slate the 10 year old son of Indianapolis Patrolman Henry Slate won seventh prize in Tor Sun's bicycle contest. He earned the needed subscriptions in seven days to secure a Waverley Junior bicycle at 59 Bradshaw Street with the contest open to Sept 1. Report any paper delivery failures to Tai Sun at telephone 880.
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Walter J. Slate
Henry Slate
Indianapolis
Walter
Waverley
Tune Sun
Tor Sun
Bradshaw St
Tai Sun
Residents Challenge Cedar Block Paving on Central Ave
Hanna M Furnass and others filed an injunction Saturday to stop the board from paving Central avenue with cedar blocks. They allege the remonstrance signed by over half the property owners was filed within the legal ten day period after June 25 hearing and that the board ignored it, proceeding with the project.
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EK. P. Thompson
Budd
Gillette
R. L. Dorsey
Hanna M. Furnass
Board of Words
Centralave
Valkyrie III Leaves London for New York
WHISPERS report Valkyrie III departed London on Saturday bound for New York. William Willis, President Cleveland's coachman, died in Washington on Saturday. Corbett gave no reply to his wife’s divorce suit filed Saturday. a decree is expected Monday.
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Valkyrie III
London
New York
Wm. Willis
Cleveland
Washington
Corbett
Post Office Reprimands Carriers for Loitering in City
Indianapolis Postmaster Sahm received a formal reprimand from first assistant postmaster general IF Jones citing multiple carriers for loitering and ordering suspensions. The letter urges longer eight hour days, possible route redistricting, and notes seasonal shifts in workload with the postmaster deciding on further replies to Washington.
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U. S. Mail Service
Indianapolis
Sahm
TH. Jones
Washington
Walton county man whipped by neighbors in feud over wealth
Sam Chandler, a wealthy African American in Walton county, was abducted from his home by colored neighbors Thursday night, bound and gagged, then whipped in the woods until bleeding. He plans to sue, claiming jealousy of his wealth and accusing white-cappers of attacking his rights to ride with his family in carriages and on streetcars.
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Atlanta
Walton County
Sam Chandler
Chandler
Tar and feathers punish Blinister in assault case
Rev. T. Rooks of West Moreland was seized from his home by four masked men. They tarred and feathered him and kicked him, leaving him in critical condition. Mrs. Rooks identified the attackers, who face prosecution. Rooks is accused of attempting to assault a young woman.
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Leavenworth
Kan
T. &. Rooks
West Moreland
Here
Asphalt Work Planned on Elm Street by Fulmer and Seibert
Fulmer and Seibert will asphalt Elm street between Noble and Dillon at nine dollars eighty two cents per lineal foot. The Monon reportedly controls the Indiana and Illinois Southern from Switz City to Effingham. Council garbage committee met Friday to discuss revenue loss from a new contract. Walter J Swain once a private secretary to Lieut Peary is said to be sought by relatives. A Chicago lawyer allegedly cashed a fifty dollar draft drawn on his father which was protested. Prof Baldwin of Nashville is said to have cashed two drafts for Swan. Others are named in the cashing of worthless drafts.
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Elm St
Noble and
Dillon
Fulmer & Seibert
Monon
Indiana & Illinois Southern Road
Switz City
Ind
Effingham
Taggart
Hall
Walter J. Swain
Indianapolis
Lieut
Peary
Chicago
Prof
Baldwin
Nashville
Swan
Prepared Paint. Office Desks of all styles
L Elder offers prepared paint and office desks in various styles.
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Um. L. Elder
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